Fr. David Petron.......... 320-859-2390, ext 13 Deacon Stan Hennen .............. 320-859-2390 Emergencies ........................... 320-760-1221 Diocese Website: www.stcdio.org Immaculate Conception Parish 306 W Oak Street PO Box F Osakis, MN 56360 Phone: 320-859-2390 Fax: 320-859-5850 [email protected]www.ImmaculateConceptionOsakis.org Parish Hours: Tues & Thurs, 2-5 pm Jen Wolbeck, Sec, RE K-6 ... 859-2390, ext 23 Greta Petrich, RE 7-12 Direct .. 320-491-1289 Bob Brillhart, Custodian.......... 320-859-2390 Hollie Kulzer, NFP ................... 320-859-5864 Trustees: Bruce Pederson & Dana Hetland Parish Council: Keri Mohror, Monica Krebsbach, Tim Marthaler, Travis Middendorf, Dave Herzog & Amy Marthaler Saint Agnes Catholic School 307 4th Avenue W PO Box O Osakis, MN 56360 Phone: 320-859-2130 Fax: 320-859-5850 [email protected]www.StAgnesOsakis.com Mrs. Pat Pospisil, Principal .................. ext 12 Sharon Marthaler, Bookkeeper .......... ext 11 Saint Nicholas Parish 9473 County Road 3 NE Carlos, MN 56319 320-852-7041 [email protected]Parish Hours: Wednesdays 9am – 2pm Beth Klimek, Secretary ........... 320-852-7041 Richard Klein, Custodian ......... 320-491-2885 Tonya Buelke, F.F. Director ..... 320-815-3162 Trustees: Deb Collins & Dennis Hillmer Parish Council: Jeff Rolin, Linsey Hillmer, Judy Steidl, Dean Jahner, Tim Baas & Joan Zimmel Immaculate Conception and St. Nicholas Catholic Churches DECEMBER 7, 2014 :: SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Father’s Findings I want to remind everyone that tomorrow, December 8, is a holy day of obligation, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This feast is such an important feast that the church does not abrogate the obligation to attend Mass on this feast day to the adjacent Sunday when it falls on a Monday as it does this year. Masses are being offered in Osakis at 9am (this is also a St. Agnes school Mass) and at 6:30pm in Belle River. This feast celebrates that Mary, chosen by God to be the future mother of his son Jesus, was given the gift of being conceived without sin (immaculately) in her own mother’s womb. Recently I was asked by a confirmation class how they could know which Eucharistic prayer would be used at Mass. There are four Eucharistic prayers that are included in the Missalettes. Any of these prayers can be used for any Mass so it is not possible to know which prayer will be used unless the priest announces which one will be used ahead of time. Which prayer is used is entirely up to the priest presider. There have been times when I planned to use one certain Eucharistic prayer before Mass begins, but change my mind during Mass, so even if a priest announces which Eucharistic prayer will be used does not mean he can’t change his mind. There are a number of other Eucharistic prayer options that the priest has available that are not included in the Missalette, which then are not able to be followed by those attending Mass unless copies are made available to them. There are three Eucharistic Prayers for Masses for Children. I use Prayer II for the St. Agnes School Mass, which is included in the Children’s Hymnal, so is able to be followed at these Masses. There are also two Eucharistic Prayers of Reconciliation and four Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions all of which are available for the priest presider to use at his choosing. I will generally use the Eucharistic Prayer III found in the Missalette for Sunday Masses, and Eucharistic Prayer II found in the Missalette for weekday Mass, but I can use any of the others if I feel it is appropriate. The priest is never supposed to modify the words of the Eucharistic Prayers, but that doesn’t mean you won’t occasionally notice strange words added. There are several feasts where sentences or phrases are added, as well as additions to wedding and funeral ceremonies such as the additional prayer for the deceased added to Eucharistic Prayer II during funerals. There are also bracketed words, phrases, and sentences in some of the Eucharistic Prayers that are optional and may be deleted. The Eucharistic Prayer actually begins with the Preface followed by the Holy, Holy, Holy. During the Eucharistic prayer our gifts of bread and wine are changed into Jesus’ body and blood that we are able to receive at communion. Some insist that the bread and wine become the body and blood at the words of institution, “this is my body” and “this is my blood,” (the point during the prayer when the bells are often rung) but I prefer the Eastern Rite understanding that it is bread and wine before the prayer begins and Jesus’ body and blood when we say (we usually sing) “Amen” at the conclusion of the prayer. Then there is no argument at which point during the prayer that the change takes place. Each of the four Eucharistic Prayers found in the Missalette are based on prayers originally used by the apostles that slowly developed within the communities that used them, but each contains a number of common elements that are too lengthy to include in this article. The newer optional Eucharistic Prayers all contain those basic elements. Bulletin deadline TUESDAY at 12:00 Noon
I want to remind everyone that tomorrow, December 8, is a holy day of obligation, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This feast is such an important feast that the church does not abrogate the obligation to attend Mass on this feast day to the adjacent Sunday when it falls on a Monday as it does this year. Masses are being offered in Osakis at 9am (this is also a St. Agnes school Mass) and at 6:30pm in Belle River. This feast celebrates that Mary, chosen by God to be the future mother of his son Jesus, was given the gift of being conceived without sin (immaculately) in her own mother’s womb.
Recently I was asked by a confirmation class how they could know which Eucharistic prayer would be used at Mass. There are four Eucharistic prayers that are included in the Missalettes. Any of these prayers can be used for any Mass so it is not possible to know which prayer will be used unless the priest announces which one will be used ahead of time. Which prayer is used is entirely up to the priest presider. There have been times when I planned to use one certain Eucharistic prayer before Mass begins, but change my mind during Mass, so even if a priest announces which Eucharistic prayer will be used does not mean he can’t change his mind.
There are a number of other Eucharistic prayer options that the priest has available that are not included in the Missalette, which then are not able to be followed by those attending Mass unless copies are made available to them. There are three Eucharistic Prayers for Masses for Children. I use Prayer II for the St. Agnes School Mass, which is included in the Children’s Hymnal, so is able to be followed at these Masses. There are also two Eucharistic Prayers of Reconciliation and four Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions all of which are available for the priest presider to use at his choosing. I will generally use the Eucharistic Prayer III found in the Missalette for Sunday Masses, and Eucharistic Prayer II found in the Missalette for weekday Mass, but I can use any of the others if I feel it is appropriate. The priest is never supposed to modify the words of the Eucharistic Prayers, but that doesn’t mean you won’t occasionally notice strange words added. There are several feasts where sentences or phrases are added, as well as additions to wedding and funeral ceremonies such as the additional prayer for the deceased added to Eucharistic Prayer II during funerals. There are also bracketed words, phrases, and sentences in some of the Eucharistic Prayers that are optional and may be deleted.
The Eucharistic Prayer actually begins with the Preface followed by the Holy, Holy, Holy. During the Eucharistic prayer our gifts of bread and wine are changed into Jesus’ body and blood that we are able to receive at communion. Some insist that the bread and wine become the body and blood at the words of institution, “this is my body” and “this is my blood,” (the point during the prayer when the bells are often rung) but I prefer the Eastern Rite understanding that it is bread and wine before the prayer begins and Jesus’ body and blood when we say (we usually sing) “Amen” at the conclusion of the prayer. Then there is no argument at which point during the prayer that the change takes place. Each of the four Eucharistic Prayers found in the Missalette are based on prayers originally used by the apostles that slowly developed within the communities that used them, but each contains a number of common elements that are too lengthy to include in this article. The newer optional Eucharistic Prayers all contain those basic elements.
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St. Nicholas
The Breakfast Book Club continues looking for new members. Everyone, men included, are welcomed. It’s good to have many different perspectives included in the nonthreatening discussions. Our next meeting is Dec. 31at 9:00 AM at the Hayloft Restaurant at Carlos Corners. For more information or questions call Mary @ 852-7717 or Sharon @ 320-760-5784.
St, Ann’s Ladies Group 1 is looking to train in 2 new Chairpersons (open to all interested members). Please contact Christy Cronquist 320-766-7137 today for more information.
Musicians Needed: We are in need of finding some more musicians. We would love to see the talent of St. Nicholas come shining through. We need people who love to make music – all ages welcome!
St Ann's Ladies Group is forming a Funeral Committee to help serve the funerals. This committee would be in charge of serving all funerals. The Chairladies will still be in charge of getting salads and bars. Sign-up sheet in back of church of all members who are interested. Call Christy at 320-766-7137 or Deb Burgess at 320-852-9949 for more information.
Help Needed for Money Counters. We count on Monday mornings. If you are interested in helping with this, please contact Beth at the Parish Office.
Prayer Chain: Call Anita (320-852-7792) or Bernadette (320-852-7796). All calls are ABSOLUTELY confidential. Please note that new prayer requests added to the Prayer Chain will remain listed for 2 weeks unless Anita or Bernadette are notified again to keep the request active.
Immaculate Conception
LADIES: Remember to special viewing of the movie “Mary of Nazareth” in Sauk Centre TODAY at 4:00pm. If you would like to carpool from Osakis, meet at St. Agnes School at 3:30pm. Cost is $5.
Thank you: A big thank you to Log Cabin Pizza and all parishioners who purchased pizza for our Adopt a Family Fundraiser. With the funds that we raised, we will be able to provide a special Christmas to a young family with 3 children. Please keep them in your prayers especially during this holiday season. ICC 11th Grade Confirmation Class
Angel tree gifts need to be brought to the church by Sunday, December 14 or earlier (preferred). Please do not wrap the gifts. We are accepting donations of wrapping paper and bows or ribbon. Cash donations (or checks written to ICC) to help purchase gifts for the angels left on the tree should be marked “Angel Tree – Greta Petrich” and put in the collection or brought to the parish office. Thank you for your generosity during this season of Advent.
Baby Jesus Shower will be taking place again this year. All items collected will be given to Birthright in Alexandria at the end of December. You can drop your donations off at St. Agnes School. Your greatness shines through your generosity and compassion for others when we willingly give from the heart.
Knights of Columbus Meeting Notice: Wednesday, December 10th at 6:30pm at Immaculate Conception There will be a Memorial Mass to follow at 7:30pm for deceased brothers and sisters of the Knights of Columbus and Christian Mothers. This Mass is open to all who wish to attend.
OSAKIS CHRISTIAN MOTHERS - Please make plans to attend the December 10th Christian Mothers meeting! Your participation is important to the families we will be honoring at the Memorial Mass that evening. We will have our meeting at the Immaculate Conception Church that evening with a gathering in the church basement starting any time after 6:30 pm., NOT AT ST. AGNES SCHOOL. Bring a holiday treat to share for the party in the basement after the Mass. Also, a gift for the Baby Jesus Shower in support of Birthright will be gladly accepted and added to the cradle that evening! Thanks to those who also contributed items for the Holiday Bake Sale! Such talented cooks we have.
Help Wanted: Immaculate Conception is looking for someone who can help us out with plowing snow this winter. If you or someone you know may be interested in helping out, please contact Bob Brillhart at 320-217-3292. Thank you!
Dylan’s Gloves of Love will be taking place again. There are boxes in the entryways of church to collect mittens for children who don’t bring any to school. Most of the collections go to the local public and parochial schools. Thank you for you donations!
KC Kitchen Renovation: If anyone still wishes to donate, please put your contribution in the Sunday collection in an envelope marked "KC Kitchen Project." There will be a further update when we reach our goal. The KC's appreciate your help in completing this project for our church's improvement.
Prayer Chain: Call Sue Stoetzel (320-859-2209) or Erma Craig (320-859-2309). All calls are ABSOLUTELY confidential. Please note that new prayer requests added to the Prayer Chain will remain listed for 1 month unless Sue or Erma are notified again to keep the request active.
The parish is invited to partake in our KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS and
CHRISTIAN MOTHERS MEMORIAL MASS on Wednesday evening,
December 10 at 7:30 pm at Immaculate Conception. We will remember in prayer our brother and sister members who have passed away and
their families. Father Andrew Marthaler will officiate and a reception
will be held afterward in the church basement.
Both Parishes
Advent Reconciliation Services: Wednesday, December 17th at St. Nicholas, Belle River starting at 6:30pm.
Osakis Knights of Columbus Breakfast to support
Seminarian Mark Botzet will be held TODAY, Sunday December 7 after the 10:30 Mass. Serving pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, caramel rolls, coffee, juice, and milk. All proceeds go toward seminarian Mark Botzet’s education. Free-Will offering. Hope to see you there to support Mark.
2014 Annual Diocesan Appeal Message: Adult Faith Formation. Catechist training and support. Youth Faith Formation. Support for Catholic Schools. Four reasons to be thankful, and four good reasons to give to the Annual Diocesan Appeal.
Attention Liturgical Ministers: Please contact the parish office to let either Beth or Jennifer know if you are leaving the area for the winter so when the ministry schedules are worked on, we don’t schedule you. Thank you for this in advance.
D of I Christmas party will be held on Thursday Dec. 18th in St Mary's School cafeteria. Social time will begin at 5:30 PM , potluck to follow at 6 PM. Bring a dish to share, refreshments will be provided. Bring a gift or 2 for prizes as we will be playing the game Bonco. We will also be taking up a collection for the food shelf. Spouses and or a friend are welcome. Come and enjoy, it’s always a fun night.
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Liturgy Schedule
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION :: December 8, 9:00 AM
Lector ............................................................................. St. Agnes Students
Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist .................................... Pat Pospisil
...................................................... Sharon Marthaler and Jennifer Wolbeck
Servers ............................................................................ St. Agnes Students
Ushers ............................................................................ St. Agnes Students
Greeters.......................................................................... St. Agnes Students
Musician ......................................................................... St. Agnes Students
ST. NICHOLAS :: December 8, 6:30 PM
Lector ........................................................................................ Deb Hillmer
Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist ................................ Nicole Palmer
..................................................................... Missy Baas and Dennis Hillmer
Servers ...................................................... Austin Becker and Parker Bendel
Ushers ...................................................... Terry Busch and Richard Molitor
Greeters............................................................ Dominic & Mary Landowski
Sacristan .................................................................................. Richard Klein
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION :: December 13, 4:00 PM
Lector ....................................................................................... John Temple
Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist ............................... Mary Gillespie
............................................................................................ Steve & Val Kral
Servers .......................................................... Kari Didier and Elli Clasemann
Ushers ........................................................ Punky Didier and John Wysoski
Greeters..................................................................................... Pat Mohror
Sacristan ................................................................................ Mary Gillespie
